Rhythm & Blues Of 1953

This week Joel Najman’s My Place program presents an hour of Rhythm & Blues recordings dating back to 1953, at the cusp of the Rock & Roll era. Memorable hit singles by Ruth Brown, Dinah Washington and Fats Domino are among the 15 selections presented.

Rhythm & Blues Of The Early 1950’s

This week Joel Najman’s My Place programs mines a cache of vintage 10-inch 78rpm’s for a collection of pre-Rock&Roll era rhythm&blues dating from 1950 to 1952. Classic sides by Louis Jordan And His Tympani Five, The Buddy Johnson Orchestra and Ivory Joe Hunter are among the many selections featured.

Music Composer Richard Adler 1921-2012

This week Joel Najman’s My Place program celebrates the life in music of composer and lyricist Richard Adler with an hour of his biggest hits and most famous songs from both on the radio and on the Broadway stage. Memorable recordings by Doris Day, Sarah Vaughan, Eddie Fisher and others are among the selections featured.